Posts Made By: Andy MacKenzie

February 19, 2006 10:51 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Replacement for Fuji Provia 400F

Posted By Andy MacKenzie

Just learned on another forum (thanks Cameran!) that there is a replacement for Fuji Provia 400F. It is called Fuji Provia 400X (see http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/PREventDetailPage.jsp?DBID=NEWS_845110&CAT_ID=-1007 for specs).

Anyone heard anything about how this emulsion performs compared to its predecessor/tried it out for themselves?

January 23, 2006 10:55 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Stephans Quintet - No Bug

Posted By Andy MacKenzie

80 minutes manually guided??!!! That shows some dedication. You've achieved a very good result for your efforts. Just glad the bug didn't block off all of the galaxies in the FOV. grin

January 23, 2006 11:03 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

IC 434 - B & W Image

Posted By Andy MacKenzie

Superb shot. Nicely framed. There's a certain magic about shots of B33 taken on B/W film. Very well done.

January 23, 2006 11:07 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

How's This For A Photo "Gremlin"?

Posted By Andy MacKenzie

No doubt about it. You've certainly got the astrophotography bug about you.

I'll get my coat.......

January 23, 2006 11:27 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

M31 - B&W

Posted By Andy MacKenzie

Still, another superb shot to remember your Schmidt by. Great shot.

February 6, 2006 02:09 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

NGC 7000 - B&W

Posted By Andy MacKenzie

You can't beat the old hypered Tech Pan. Absolutely stunning image Chris. The Pelican almost looks 3-D. 8O 8O 8O

February 6, 2006 02:13 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Coccon and B168

Posted By Andy MacKenzie

Another winner for TP. Great shooting once again.

March 10, 2006 02:19 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Kissimmee Pairie Star Trails

Posted By Andy MacKenzie

A very impressive & dramatic set of pictures Allen.

On the question of light pollution filters, well many companies make 1.25" & 2" LPR's to fit into the barrell of eyepieces. I know that, in addition to this IDAS supply LPR's with threads for common camera lenses (e.g. 48mm, 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm etc.) but these come at a price!
http://www.sciencecenter.net/hutech/filtlist.htm

March 13, 2006 12:26 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing